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1. Letter - December 13, 1824

   Letter dated December 13, 1824 from M. [Mary] Gilmer, at Liberty, to her daughter, Emma W. Gilmer, in Lynchburg, carried by Mr. Godfrey. Family news -- mentions a prospective visit of General Lafayette to Lexington and Emma is invited to be there. An interesting experience with dyeing a black dress that turns out purple and how to re-dye it to make it black.

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